Danica Patrick Exposes How Chasing ‘Feminine Perfection’ Ruined Her Health

Danica Patrick confessed that she had chosen breast implants to become more feminine. However, the ill effects completely destroyed her self image.

Danica Patrick Exposes How Chasing ‘Feminine Perfection’ Ruined Her Health

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Danica Patrick is one of the biggest names when it comes to women in motorsport. The former NASCAR star served as an inspiration to millions of young girls to make their foray into the male dominated world of racing. However, during her journey, there were times when Patrick faced self-doubt, particularly over her body. Now, the American star has admitted the one decision she regretted immediately.

In 2014, Danica Patrick decided to get breast implants. The racing icon was 32 years old at the point, when she was competing part-time in the Cup Series for Stewart-Haas Racing. Patrick confessed that she had always felt insecure over her breasts in the past. After being in perfect shape otherwise, she believed that getting this done would give her the ideal body.

I’ve just never had much up top for me. So, it kind of had always been something that I thought would be nice to have. And time went on, time went on, and then I just got like really fit and really lean, and I felt, ‘Man, it’s just lacking that.

Danica Patrick told Robert Whitfield.

The NASCAR star asserted that she wanted to be in her ideal shape while she was fit and young. Danica Patrick was concerned that if she waited till she gave up racing, her body might not look the same by then even after getting implants.

And so I thought, maybe I can achieve some level of, as much perfection as I can while I’m young and while I still look good because what if I wait until I’m done racing or later on, and then you know the body doesn’t look the same, and I’m just like, I wanted it all right then.

Danica Patrick explained.

Though, Patrick held consultations with a doctor to ensure that these would not affect her racing career. With the hope of being ‘more sexy and feminine,’ she finally underwent the surgery. However, after getting the implants, Patrick kept remembering that her breasts were fake, and this only made her feel worse about herself.

I met with a doctor who assured me that it was going to be safe to like drive with them… So I did it and also be more sexy and feminine… The thing is about being sexy and feminine, and having curves is that you know they’re fake every single second. You can’t forget about it… Perfection is an illusion.

Danica Patrick added.

Danica Patrick admits side-effects of breast implants was too much to handle

The implants did not just make Danica Patrick’s mental health worse, they also had some ill effects on her health. After keeping them on for many years, the former NASCAR star finally decided to get rid of them in 2022. Since then, she has been vocal about feeling liberated just hours after the removal surgery.

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Danica Patrick (image via Profootballnetwork.com)

Patrick recalled that while she could see changes in her body right after the surgery, it took three years to finally notice big complications. Moreover, after another three years, things became much worse. This was particularly tough on the American driver considering she was still racing full-time during this period.

And you know then to obviously have the complications that I did that really were noticeable after probably 3 years… Then another 3 years before it was just too much to handle.

Danica Patrick added.

Danica Patrick learnt her lesson. The racing icon’s decision turned into a disaster despite taking every step recommended by medical professionals. While she hoped to feel better about her body with the surgery, the implants only made her feel worse. Now, Patrick tries to raise awareness over such a possibility when it comes to beautification surgeries, to ensure that people truly understand the risks before going through with any such operation.

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